Corvettes for Sale: OCD Seller Offering this 1977 Corvette T-Top Coupe on Craigslist

Some people sell a car. Others tell a story.

And then there’s the seller behind this remarkably preserved late ’70s Corvette — a man whose passion for vehicles borders on an art form.

The longtime owner, who also happens to be the director of a multi franchise dealer group, is parting with several of his personal vehicles, including an exceptionally clean, highly original C3 Corvette showing just 80,514 miles. But the listing reads less like a sales pitch and more like a window into the life of someone who has loved, maintained, and obsessively cared for every machine he’s ever owned.

Because he and his wife drive current model dealer demos, none of his personal vehicles ever see daily driver duty. Every car, truck, boat, and off road toy is garage kept — often under high-dollar custom made covers — and spread across a network of garages belonging to family, neighbors, and friends. From April through October, he even rents a place in Happy Jack just to have another 12×20 garage.

He admits he’s “meticulous and OCD,” keeping his garage cleaner than most people keep their homes. He maintains Google doc logs of every drive, tow, and maintenance item. He has files upon files of receipts, photos, manuals, and service history for every vehicle he owns.

But after years of pouring time and energy into his collection, he’s decided it’s time to simplify — and let someone else enjoy the cars he’s cared for so intensely.

Among the vehicles he’s offering on Craigslist, this Light Blue over black leather 1977 Corvette – with an asking price of $17,995 – stands out as a near time capsule with thoughtful, invisible upgrades.

The odometer reads 80,514 actual miles, and the car has factory power windows and A/C that still blows ice cold. Furthermore, it’s never let him down, the seller says, and “starts and runs excellently and needs nothing.”

While he jokes that late ’70s Corvettes make “less horsepower than my side by side,” he says this one runs “really well,” with the classic small block Chevy sound and plenty of power for what it is. “Car is not a tire scorcher,” he admits, “but has plenty of power for what it is and sounds great like that classic SBC should!”

The car remains largely stock in appearance (paint rated 9/10, interior 8/10 – not surprising since it’s garage kept, covered, and never neglected), but he’s added modern touches — all hidden to preserve the factory look:

• High quality Bluetooth audio system with two amps, upgraded dash speakers, and a subwoofer in the hatch
• Front and rear cameras with a monitor integrated into the rearview mirror (wouldn’t that be nice in a C3!)
• Viper SmartStart GPS alarm system that allows locking, unlocking, tracking, and speed monitoring from a phone app
• The tires and battery are only a year old, with the battery kept on a tender. The car needs nothing, he says.

He’s upfront: he’s not sure what his vehicles are worth, he’s flexible, but he won’t entertain low ball offers. He may keep a few vehicles if they don’t sell, and he’ll keep whichever trailer doesn’t move first.

He encourages buyers to bring their own mechanic or inspector. Transparency is part of his DNA.

And while the photos in the ad are just quick snapshots from his phone, he promises better ones soon — because even in selling, he wants to do things right.

Listings like this are rare — not just because the Corvette is clean, original, and tastefully updated, but because it comes from an owner who has cared for it with a level of detail most enthusiasts only aspire to.

If you’re looking for a C3 that’s been loved, maintained, and preserved by someone who truly understands what stewardship means, this one deserves a look.

And if you call him, be prepared to listen — he has stories, and he seems happy to share them.

Source:
Craigslist.org

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